About

#Lifeexplorer #Mindride #GoforplanB

Sara, from Italy,

globetrotter

and bicycle

explorer.

As an expert in cycling events and tours, I’m on a mission to promote and share the message of sustainable, slow mobility across cities, regions, and countries.

Bicycles have not only transformed my life but also the way I approach daily commuting and travel. It’s the love for adventure and exploration that sets my pedals in motion, and the desire for a simpler, more balanced life that led me to explore an alternative path.

You might be wondering why I decided to embark on this blogging journey as a long-term goal. The idea was to invest my time at home in planting the seeds for a better life. For years, I’ve known that having more free time, exploring new places on my bike, and connecting with passionate individuals would enrich my life. I’m not dissatisfied with my current circumstances, but I’m aiming for a Plan B.

“Plan B” is not just a lifestyle; it’s a mindset, a philosophy. It’s about choosing to slow down and reconnect with the environment. Plan B means incorporating cycling into our travels and daily commutes whenever possible. Because, even if it may be hard to believe, cycling has the power to transform our state of mind and make us feel more alive!

Plan B. B like bicicletta (bicycle), B like bello (beautiful), B like buono (good), B like be slow and enjoy more.

This leg of our journey holds a special allure as it winds through the captivating “Teatro del Silenzio” area in Lajatico. Nestled amidst the rolling hills, this natural amphitheatre is a testament to human ingenuity, crafted by the visionary architect Alberto Bartalini and Maestro Andrea Bocelli. Our journey led us through a picturesque landscape, skirting the Sante Luce spur before weaving our way towards Rivalto, Chianni, and eventually circling back to Terricciola. Along the provincial road, guiding us towards Forcoli before veering off towards Capannoli and Lari. Lari, steeped in the echoes of ancient civilisations, bore witness to the passage of Etruscans, Romans, and Lombards, each leaving their indelible mark upon its storied walls. Memories of a Tuscany Winter break.. My Isle of Wight My Isle of Wight .. My Isle of Wight .. We entered the splendid North Yorkshire Moors National Park. The trail meandered along a series of broad gravel paths, featuring a palette of colors ranging from ochres to yellow. The second day commenced with a challenging ascent towards the Yorkshire Dales National Park, renowned as one of the most captivating and vibrant regions in Yorkshire. This area boasts windswept hills adorned with dry stone walls, set amidst vast, remote moorlands. Meanwhile, I carefully tried to balance on my bicycle from one stone to the next, sharing the path with numerous hikers, it was when we descended into the valley, that a delightful sight met our eyes, the Ribboehead Viaduct on the Settle to Carlisle, chugging along one side, billowing smelly coal-fired smoke. This is the story of my first C2C, a gravel route from Ravenglass on the scenic West Cumbrian Coast to the picturesque Robin Hood's Bay on the rugged East Coast of Yorkshire.